Videos tagged with Military Rifle Trials

This video explores an alternative history where the FN FAL (T48) was adopted by the US military instead of the M16. It details the T44/M14 vs. T48/FAL trials, highlighting controversies and the eventual adoption of the M16. The discussion delves into the post-WWII trends in intermediate cartridges and NATO standardization efforts, ultimately questioning what rifle the US military might be using today if the M16 had never been adopted.

The British Money-Walker 1868 Trials Rifle featured a unique top-lever falling block action, distinct from contemporary designs. While it performed adequately in speed tests, its failure in the exposure test due to mechanism seizure led to its rejection in favor of the Martini action. The rifle's stock appears to be a repurposed component from an older percussion rifle.